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    THIOPENTAL

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     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anestheticplay

    Synonyms:

    Pentothal; thiopental; thiopental sodium; thiopentobarbital sodium

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting man-made objects

    Hypernyms ("thiopental" is a kind of...):

    barbiturate (organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal)

    truth drug; truth serum (an intravenous anesthetic drug that has a hypnotic effect; induces relaxation and weakens inhibitions; is believed to induce people to talk freely)

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